Has this camera been discontinued? Sites all over the web have started listing the Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 as a discontinued product. Is FujiFilm coming out with a new model? Or is this the end of the line for their 3D camera offerings?Does anyone have any confirmed information on this? Has this camera been discontinued? Sites all over the web have started listing the Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 as a discontinued product. Is FujiFilm coming out with a new model? Or is this the end... » Read More Has this camera been discontinued? Sites all over the web have started listing the Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 as a discontinued product. Is FujiFilm coming out with a new model? Or is this the end of the line for their 3D camera offerings?Does anyone have any confirmed information on this? « Show Less
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Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Digital Camera with 3.5-Inch LCDI agree that the prices have started to drop for awhile now. Usually, a sign of discontinued or a new model as you mentioned.Have you heard anything about a new model?? T.Y.
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Fuji has not made an announcement for a newer model.It may be that certain web sites simply decided to discontinue selling this model.
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I just ordered one through Amazon, from Vanns. It is discontinued, but with Sony, I have no worry about their ongoing support. I went to the Sony Style store here in San Diego, but they don't know when a replacement may come out. I'm guessing that it will include some 3D options and maybe wifi for online Netflixs and such.
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Just read this:..."I believe Canon discontinued these because they use the same sensor as their "professional" cameras costing up to $4k."They don´t make these cameras anymore, and they come with a very expensive piece. Probably it´s this.
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Because its a point and shoot camera. They usually last a year or so before being discontinued. They are always coming out with something better. I have this model as well. I've taken thousands of photo's and hundreds of hours worth of video with mine. I've yet to have any issues with mine. Its also been knocked off a tripod once. It still works.
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I believe the price went up when the GH3 was introduced and they stopped offering the GH2. Sounds crazy that the introduction of an upgrade would drive up the price of the predecessor but it's true. The GH2 is still an AMAZING camera and and this point in time people aren't willing to pay the price of the GH3. I think the supply just isn't as great as it once was, but the demand is still very high. I bought one used GH2 for $700 back in 2012. Hope this answers your question.
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Good question. I would like to know why it is still available. My understand is, it's out of production. Are these knock offs?... I have read all of the reviews about this model, the Black colored camera. I also would like to understand the difference between the Black USA model versus the Sliver Japanese model, there is only 2 reviews on the Silver colored camera. Can anyone give some input?
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Did not find any posts on the web that said it worked with any Olympus bodies. Found this on DPreview "Available with some Panasonic cameras only.- Compatible Olympus cameras not yet determined, as of September 2010." And I wouldn't hold out hope for an update for your camera since I believe this lens is discontinued. It was a neat buy for the 60 bucks I paid for it, but it is limited in use. Since the 3D is only pronounced with certain type of shots, no video (although I have heard about a workaround for video), and you need a 3D tv to view photos (although I did use some software to make red/blue anyglyph). Did not find any posts on the web that said it worked with any Olympus bodies. Found this on DPreview "Available with some Panasonic cameras only.- Compatible Olympus cameras not yet determined, as of September 2010." And I wouldn't hold out hope for an update for your camera since I believe this lens is discontinued. It was a neat buy for the 60 bucks I paid for it, but it is limited in use. Since the 3D is only pronounced with certain type of shots, no video (although I have heard about a workaround for video), and you need a 3D tv to view photos (although I did use... » Read More Did not find any posts on the web that said it worked with any Olympus bodies. Found this on DPreview "Available with some Panasonic cameras only.- Compatible Olympus cameras not yet determined, as of September 2010." And I wouldn't hold out hope for an update for your camera since I believe this lens is discontinued. It was a neat buy for the 60 bucks I paid for it, but it is limited in use. Since the 3D is only pronounced with certain type of shots, no video (although I have heard about a workaround for video), and you need a 3D tv to view photos (although I did use some software to make red/blue anyglyph). « Show Less
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Are you looking for particular features like interchangeable lenses? This is part of FujiFilm's FinePix series. I would suggest checking out their website but I would not consider this a DSLR it is more of a point and shoot camera.
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Bob, did you ever find out? I just ordered the camera and want to know the same thing! Thanks for any help.
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Hey everyone, I just found a review of a pre-production model of the HS10. It is on Photgraphy Bab web-site. Here's a link to the review!http://www.photographybay.com/2010/02/25/fuji-hs10-hands-on-review/?awt_l=GAUdB&aw;t_m=1eZxHEDHEf62xuIt does give more insight into the camera and a few negatives but the reviewer sure sounded excited by this camera.
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No, mine did not. I haven't checked lately to see if they're selling newer models of this, but I was under the impression it was being discontinued.
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Hey, I don't know where you live, but I just bought mine in black on 9/10 here in NYC. By the way, I've been waiting for Amazon to have this camera too. I pre-ordered both of them (black and silver), and never received an email saying that they were finally available to purchase. So, I took things into my own hands and found it myself. The camera is the BEST camera I've ever tried! I recently bought the fx500 from panasonic and the fujifilm f100. And before those two, I was a canon powershot sd500 owner. I can go into more detail, but I thought you would like to know of something I wrote on the forum page for the LX3 on photographyblog.com: Hey y'all, Sorry it has taken me a long while to respond to this little discussion, but just yesterday 9/10/08, I FINALLY bought the LX3 in black here in NYC at a family run Jewish store called 17thstreetphoto in the Photography district in NYC. I spoke with a super friendly man named Doug who told me that they got the silver and black ones 2 days ago from yesterday. they have 50 each. So, I went down there and immediately bought one. They have a 7 days no questions asked return policy so I'm trying it out like a crazy man. I attached the website. Keep in mind that if you mention the fact that on EBAY they have the price listed at $475, they will honor it in the store even though they have it priced at $499. Any questions ask me. But the purchasing experience with them was excellent. Mark Millan at 02:04pm on Thursday, September 11, 2008 # Ooops, below is the website: http://www.17photo.com/product.asp?id=DMCLX3K and below is the ebay auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/Panasonic-LUMIX-DMC-LX3-10-1mp-24mm-Wide-Angle-BLACK_W0QQitemZ200253418668QQihZ010QQcategoryZ31388QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262 Mark Millan at 02:06pm on Thursday, September 11, 2008 HOPE THIS HELPS!!! Let me know.
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SONY discontinued this product since they've released newer ones. And with the age-old immutable laws of marketing, older models gradually become obsolete as new models arrive.
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Mark, yes it does take 3D photos as well. I feel the photos are on par with the Fuji W3. As an overall package and at the price it's being sold for now I wouldn't think twice about buying the video camera. 3D and 2D performance is incredible.
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My apologies. If you have had it in your hands then I certainly cannot dispute that. I have done more research and found that Target says that the camera is available (in stock) at our local Targets. I will see tomorrow and report back.
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Thanks for the input and advice. I'm new to high-end(expensive) digital camera market. I realized after I posted this question that the camera is sold out or otherwise unavailable now and it could take a month or two to get one even if I ordered today. I'll definitely look into buying one in the next few months.
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I recently purchased this camera. I fully agree with the success of the firmware updates. I tried a P7000 from a local retailer when it was first introduced but returned it. I can attest to the improvements being REAL and VERY EFFECTIVE. I would like to add I recently shot some comparison photos with my P7000 and my D300 with the 18-200 VR Nikkor zoom. I haven't downloaded to my computer at this point but the on camera screen appearance of the photos on the backs of each camera gives the edge to the P7000!!! If you find that hard to believe...so do I. I'll do more shots, download to my computer and report the results. I recently purchased this camera. I fully agree with the success of the firmware updates. I tried a P7000 from a local retailer when it was first introduced but returned it. I can attest to the improvements being REAL and VERY EFFECTIVE. I would like to add I recently shot some comparison photos with my P7000 and my D300 with the 18-200 VR Nikkor zoom. I haven't downloaded to my computer at this point but the on camera screen appearance of the photos on the backs of each camera gives the edge to the P7000!!! If you find that hard to believe...so do I. I'll do more shots, download to my... » Read More I recently purchased this camera. I fully agree with the success of the firmware updates. I tried a P7000 from a local retailer when it was first introduced but returned it. I can attest to the improvements being REAL and VERY EFFECTIVE. I would like to add I recently shot some comparison photos with my P7000 and my D300 with the 18-200 VR Nikkor zoom. I haven't downloaded to my computer at this point but the on camera screen appearance of the photos on the backs of each camera gives the edge to the P7000!!! If you find that hard to believe...so do I. I'll do more shots, download to my computer and report the results. « Show Less